By Liz O'Dowd on February 5, 2013 
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When foreign amounts, including income, expenses, and foreign taxes paid, are reported on your Canadian personal income tax return, they must be reported in Canadian dollars. The foreign exchange rate used to convert the foreign currency transaction into Canadian dollars… {Read more}
By Liz O'Dowd on February 5, 2013 Leave a comment
The following graphs and tables provide statistics on the number of T1 tax returns processed at the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) during the 2012 tax-filing season; the total number, amount, and average refund by cheque or by direct deposit; the… {Read more}
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The Canadian Consumer Price Index has been quite stable since 1992. In the 30 years from 1963 to 1992, the average annual increase (inflation rate) was 5.7%. During that time, there were 5 years where the inflation rate was over… {Read more}
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A taxpayer who is entitled to the spousal tax credit for his/her spouse or common-law partner may include all of the spouse’s dividends from taxable Canadian corporations in his/her income. This option is only available if doing so will allow the… {Read more}
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Did you know? If you were an employed trades person in 2012 (including an eligible apprentice mechanic), you may be able to deduct up to $500 of the cost of eligible tools bought to earn your employment income. Important facts… {Read more}
By Liz O'Dowd on January 30, 2013 Leave a comment
The ceiling on the capital cost of passenger vehicles for capital cost allowance (CCA) purposes remains at $30,000 (plus applicable federal and provincial sales taxes) for purchases after 2002. This ceiling restricts the cost of a vehicle on which CCA… {Read more}
By Liz O'Dowd on December 21, 2012 Leave a comment
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is aware that electronic sales suppression software (often referred to as “Zapper” software) is currently being marketed and sold to some Canadian businesses. Electronic sales suppression software is designed to work with point-of-sale systems and… {Read more}
By Liz O'Dowd on December 21, 2012 Leave a comment
The Canada Revenue Agency announced the prescribed annual interest rates that will apply to any amounts owed to the CRA and to any amounts the CRA owes to individuals and corporations. These rates are calculated quarterly in accordance with applicable… {Read more}
By Liz O'Dowd on December 21, 2012 Leave a comment
Did you know? If you earn income that has no tax withheld or does not have enough tax withheld for more than one year, you may have to pay tax by installments. This can happen if you earn rental, investment,… {Read more}
By Liz O'Dowd on December 21, 2012 Leave a comment
When a taxpayer has a spouse or common law partner and the combined donations are greater than $200, the donations for both spouses should usually be combined and claimed on one tax return. Check your tax return carefully in relation… {Read more}